Asking Small Business Owners for Entrepreneurship Advice

In this video, I ask small business owners in Southern California about what business they own, how they got started, how much money their business is bringing in, and a bunch of other questions about entrepreneurship and personal finance!
Most of the time, we support small businesses without even knowing who is behind the scenes, which is why I wanted to make this video to shed light on a really cool community! Be sure to watch through every single business owner because there were so many gems that can benefit anyone looking to start their own business in the future!
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Check out the small businesses I interviewed:
Thea - www.econowca.com/
Ryan - www.minifigureland.com/
Edmund - www.lucentgraphicsolutions.com/
Melissa - kemptmenshair.com/
Long - gokumi.us/index.html
Jeff - www.drophaus.co/
If you got some value out of this video, please SHARE it with a friend who could benefit, and also LIKE and subscribe for more videos like this! Interview-style videos like these make me super uncomfortable and they push me way out of my comfort zone, but I learn a lot of new things and I hope you guys did too!
Thanks for watching, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!
-Charlie
#BUSINESS #FINANCE #ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Thea
3:38 - Ryan
6:43 - Alibaba Manifest Grants Program
8:07 - Edmund
10:48 - Melissa
14:16 - Long
16:40 - Jeff
10:45 - Conclusion
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In addition, I am not a financial advisor. Charlie Chang does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. The ideas presented in this video are for entertainment purposes only. Please do your own due diligence before making any financial decisions.
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[@mohamedjali1945]

the last guy is spitting information without hesitating, that type of guy i want in my circle, i loved him

[@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...]

Loose lips sink ships bro haha

[@jadengrant]

Agreed, he seems like a great guy.

[@piercechan]

The salon owner was wonderful, such a positive and well spoken woman.

[@stenciljunkie]

Yes, and she knew her shit!

[@hariharasudhan1839]

The conversation with Jeff (Retention Marketing Guy) was very informative. Jeff listing the business software was some thing unique and interesting in this videos.

[@kerenbanget1]

lots of value in the last guy. Especially when he mentioned time/money constraints.

[@mariansue4107]

Cash poor, time rich. That guy hit it straight. 🙌🏻

[@beatricerights]

The young guy (last one interviewed )was the best. You should have a more lengthy interview with him.

[@amyprofitspecialist]

I love how diverse these businesses are, from eco-friendly retail stores to a men's hair salon. The common thread among them is hard work and perseverance. And that story about spray-painting curbs to make money at 13 is just amazing!

[@tiktokers4030]

God I pray that any entrepreneur watching this will take action and not make excuses, IJN Amen.

[@jbusyiii]

for sure!

[@pocketgreetings6450]

What a great group of people on this video that you interviewed. They were all knowledgeable & loved their jobs! Fantastic interview!

[@ashleyrojas6473]

Charlie I love your chanel bc the people you bring on here are so fkn real and this is what I was looking for

[@porthospatel1683]

KEMPT, she said it best- employees are the most important!

[@apr3corn]

Love this content! Starting a business myself really appreciate the advice!

[@secret222]

It was smart of Charli not to dig deeper with the first chick when she said she was self-funded lol. Smart boy

[@carlofajota]

Everyone gave such good advice! but the last guy was giving GEMS 🙌

[@juneliu3787]

The first business is so cool - sustainability is so important

[@sadeiofficial]

Wow!! 🤩 just found this channel and this video’s timing was impeccable! So many great little gems 💎 here to learn from and take notes! Greetings from Hawai’i 🏄🏽‍♀️✨

[@goodvibe53]

I doubt people who did graduate college would want to admit that it wasn't worth it. I think it's a psychological thing where people don't want to look back and think something wasted your time. If it's worth it or not, I think, depends on your major too though. Time-management, multitasking, completing deadlines, all these skills are learnable yourself

[@BlazeCardz]

learn it yourself for free or spend 100k+ for the fast track 😉, but i also see how college can be very useful in instilling these values but also building relationships early on. Also "worth" could have different criteria for different people.

[@goodvibe53]

@@BlazeCardz Yes true! It does have a different criteria for everybody. For some, it might be about purely making money or being a business owner without the other factors. Also networking can be done without going to college, especially nowadays, via social media, attending events, joining a group/organization, etc.

[@joshspiker]

@@goodvibe53 That all depends on what you're going to school for. If you're trying to become a surgeon or an electrical engineer, then you absolutely need a college education. You're not going to be able to get into either of those professions by being self-taught and watching a few free videos online. It doesn't work that way. But if you're going for a degree in art history or, as in the case of one of the guests interviewed, international business, then college isn't really necessary (unless you're applying for a job that requires the degree).

[@yachtworks370]

I graduated and for most people it’s a complete waste of time these days … 20 years ago it was worth it … these days not at all unless your hopeful profession requires it

[@annierosesmith6504]

Depends… I got a graduate degree and my business is in the same field of my degree. I couldn’t have started my business without my degree. But you’re right not every business needs a degree.

[@jodyalaniz]

Great video! I’m loving these!!

[@arikpeterson6260]

This was awesome! Well done!

[@cecechamberlain7891]

Another excellent video. Thank you Charlie 💯🙏🏽❤️

[@laurenthomas3748]

This was an amazing video! Thank you!

[@rajxpatel]

This was a great and value packed video! Can we all just appreciate the effort Charlie puts into making these videos for us

[@RenaeRowena]

Ikr

[@CharlieChang]

Of course!!

[@CharlieChang]

Apply for the Alibaba Manifest Grant ($10,000 to use on your business) here: helloalice.com/grants/alibaba/ Hope you enjoyed the video! This one was fun because I drove all around SoCal looking for business owners. We talked to a wide range of business owners in different industries and the lessons I learned were phenomenal. Have a great day! -Charlie

[@Classic_Hank]

thank you for the great content keep up the great job very inspiring...

[@rkc6228]

The motivation behind these stories are great, I just can’t take that leap .. fear is the biggest thing to overcome .. I’m still going to watch and learn from these vids

[@tamjeanell]

While you have a job..do a side hustle...if your side hustle outgrows the money you get at your job...Walla! You have been selected to be an entrepreneur!

[@tamjeanell]

This was a very good video and great questions! I watch you and SnewJ...very good for entrepreneurs! And different genres of businesses....

[@NK-ew4vk]

Chang, you are an inspiration

[@aerialcodm2310]

Keep these coming, so interesting

[@ThomasPauley10]

Great group of entrepreneurs!

[@jbusyiii]

love these videos bro!

[@r3dp1ll]

Great concept. Full of gems

[@mariadoeslife4093]

Great info!

[@nannesoar]

super solid questions "What is your biggest failure and what did you learn from it" Seeing what you were asking in the chapter thumbnail is what made me click on this video

[@pinoylakwatsero1223]

Been waiting for your videos, Charlie. 😄 I’m inspired by you as an Entrepreneur. 💯

[@CharlieChang]

I appreciate that!

[@yachtworks370]

College is not a scam if you are going in with an idea of what you want to do and you continue on to get a masters … notice the last guy said Stanford mba … my college experience I noticed half my courses were general Ed that weren’t much more than I learned in high school and were completely pointless … I recommend not going to college unless what you want to do requires it

[@marketingempiregroup]

That’s what im talking about. 💯 We should connect, there may be some ways for us to work together.

[@BizBob2]

Great video Charlie. It's what we know to be true. People with an idea willing to work hard and take a risk. Turning their passion into businesses. Great success stories and info on starts and bumps.

[@lordfarquad229]

How do everyone of your videos inspire me and make me feel hopeless

[@KevIRL77]

Well done Charlie!

[@dharmaram7527]

Great video, Charlie.

[@BrandonShi]

Wow! Right in downtown Anaheim! So close to me!

[@bszphoto]

Great video man

[@Cuetip-_-]

this is a amazing video

[@BrownSugar_Alex]

Accounting and finance majors shout out! Pretty good ROI, if you take college as a route

[@gilberttorres8]

Yup it’s specially if you’re a CPA you can get sued for making mistakes in peoples numbers.

[@jovanfoster9278]

I love this type of content I want to be a entrepreneur but I still need more discipline

[@stenciljunkie]

Self awareness is key. Keep working on it!

[@sidxsriram]

Awesome video

[@born2run121]

Do a video on people that own roller rinks

[@Rokambole-co7yb]

Could you share a link for the lego parts business?

[@lr7955]

Magnificent

[@joeynguyen]

Let's gooooo 🔥

[@whatsap-4996]

let's discuss, send message>>.... Send a direct msg>> for more information

[@pawegorajski8876]

will it be "buy these stocks in October"?

[@Bread11z]

"Dont think your lucky" lmao

[@kivala1695]

Did you ever look into investing in AI? Do you have any suggestions?

[@damn671]

My first job being a male escort. I was charging 250/hr. Then I raised it to 300/hr. Call me whatever you want. But my college friends and room mates were hooking up just as much as I was, except I was getting paid for it.

[@ozeryldz3398]

so could it be the best business idea? You know your getting paid and having sex simultaneously

[@MrThyten]

Your name checks out lol

[@Brucelee89896]

so if unattractive girls etc hire you, you didnt mind?

[@damn671]

@@Brucelee89896 I wasn't just meeting up with everyone who tried to hire me. I do get to choose. 80% of the time I already know what they looked like before meeting. None of them were ugly.

[@dac8939]

@@damn671 where did you find clients. There is not much of a market for women

[@benjaminlolschou6227]

bro is making bank off these vids

[@Vincent-io2iy]

Long shoulda told his younger self to bag hold those stocks.

[@downey416Toronto]

good content

[@yo_itz_andres7090]

“i crashed” 💀💀💀

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Ask people begging for money about their life story and how much people give them

[@huotkimpor3332]

Interesting

[@jimmyz1686]

There’s a hole for mens haircuts??? Ever heard of a barbershop

[@captkeys19]

really fuck with this content

[@samantha.almonte]

web designer here

[@alouachachraf]

Get that sponsor money ! Pin me.

[@professionalcarphotography6167]

💪💪💪👊👊👊🤲🏻🦅

[@loganmartel4233]

All these people look like ur buddies haha

[@gst4043]

Need to show how you don't pay taxes like a business

[@seanbernard6000]

Get a good CPA

[@CharlieChang]

Lots of tax strategies people use!

[@VegitoAttacks]

When did he say he doesn't pay taxes?

[@YogaBlissDance]

Wait 10million a MONTH? OMG

[@jadengrant]

I love Capitalism KZbin; it's fantastic!

[@mommymilkers1337]

College is still a scam lmao stop.

[@RenaeRowena]

I just love these videos … I find these videos very informative and interesting 🫶🏽✌🏽

[@CharlieChang]

New nuggets of info in each vid :)

[@RenaeRowena]

@@CharlieChang I know I loved the one prior to this as well , ✌🏽👏🏽.. Keep them coming 👍🏽